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Responding to Sexual Violence within the LGBTQ+ Community: Tips, Tidbits, and other Takeaways for Promoting an Inclusive Environment. Introductions. Introduce yourself to 2 people near you: Name, pronouns, job title, where you are from.
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Responding to Sexual Violence within the LGBTQ+ Community: Tips, Tidbits, and other Takeaways for Promoting an Inclusive Environment
Introductions • Introduce yourself to 2 people near you: • Name, pronouns, job title, where you are from. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
Introductions What departments/areas do you work for? Law Enforcement • Non-Profit/Community Organization Higher Education: LGBTQ Professional Higher Education: Title IX Professional Higher Education: Student Affairs Other: You tell us! This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
Introductions Let's check in to see where everyone is at. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
Our Presenters Our Presenters
Ground Rules • Be open to new ideas • Respect others • Assume best intentions • There are no “wrong” questions • Any suggestions? Ask any questions as they come up.
“Gender is who you go to bed as.Sexual orientation is who you go to bed with.”
75% of transgender youth feel unsafe in schools (GLSEN) 1 in 3 transgender youth reported attempting suicide in the past year (Trevor Project) 13.5: The average age that transgender youth in New York become homeless. Kahoot It! Impact:Why are we here?
Transgender Survivors Deep Dive
Alarming Statistics Cook-Daniels, L. & Munson, M. (2016). A guide for partners and loved ones of transgender sexual violence survivors. Milwaukee, WI: Forge.
Trans Concerns & Sexual Violence • Anti-trans abuse or sexual abuse? • Cause and effect • Body dysphoria • Not being believed or minimized • It’s a small world! • Meeting complex needs in a basic system • Intersectionality Forensic Exams with Transgender Sexual Assault Survivors Webinar. https://youtu.be/ABfpSU2DJig
Supporting Trans Survivors • Prepare! Go to Forge-forward.org • Advocate • Talk about it!
how to better support queer survivors: • Inclusive language • Definitions of sexual assault • Transphobic language • Being mindful of body parts • Avoiding heteronormative approaches to SIV
Inclusivity: Being an Active Ally • Be visible • Put up a rainbow flag, we accept you posters, etc • Show up • Campus/Local LGBTQ Center • Safe Zone Trainings • LGBTQ Clubs/Events • Parade • Continue learning!
Inclusivity: Being an Active Ally • Affirmative Language • Gender Inclusive Language • Avoid binarist gender terminology • Provide gender inclusive options • Intentional use of Pronouns • Introduce yourself with pronouns • Ask others how they wish to be honored • Include your pronouns on websites, email signature, business cards, syllabi, forms…
Reflection: “Queer-ify” your Work • Physical Space/Office • Websites • Publications/Forms • Events • Representation • Actions of the organization
Things to advocate for in your organization: • Mission statements/anti-harassment policies that include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. • Chosen name/pronouns on intake forms etc. • Be specific about inclusivty to the LGBTQ+ Community in outreach
Contact Information: Emma Morcone morconee@newpaltz.edu Kelly Clark clarkk@binghamton.edu Emily Phelps Emily.Phelps@oneonta.edu Chris Tanaka chris.tanaka@stonybrook.edu